West University Elementary School “is in the process of being deep cleaned and disinfected” Sunday night (Oct. 25) after report of a confirmed positive case of COVID-19 at the campus — but in-person classes will be held Monday for those enrolled. Principal Scott Disch made the announcement and said Houston ISD’s Health and Medical Services would be notifying any staff member … [Read more...] about West University ES being ‘deep cleaned’ due to confirmed positive COVID case but will open Monday
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HISD reopens all schools, changes COVID closing criteria
By Charlotte Aguilar Houston ISD reports that all 280 of its campuses are open for in-person classes today and that it is changing its controversial procedure to close schools when the COVID-19 virus is detected. On Tuesday, the second day of the return to campus learning, the district was forced to close anywhere from 15 to 19 schools — uncertain because of an uneven … [Read more...] about HISD reopens all schools, changes COVID closing criteria
HISD says 16 campuses are closed due to presumed or confirmed COVID cases
Houston ISD has confirmed that 16 of its 280 schools — including Bellaire HS, Pershing and Lanier middle schools, and Roberts Elementary — are closed Tuesday (Oct. 20) because of suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19. In the second day of what was supposed to be a return to a face-to-face learning option, students on those campuses are being taught through the online … [Read more...] about HISD says 16 campuses are closed due to presumed or confirmed COVID cases
COVID case closes Bellaire HS campus on the day it reopens; those exposed must quarantine
Bellaire High School students have been ordered to stay away from campus Tuesday (Oct. 20) and attend classes virtually after someone at the school on Monday — the first day of face-to-face classes since March — tested positive for COVID-19. Houston ISD officials said the district’s health department is investigating the case and contacting anyone having close contact with … [Read more...] about COVID case closes Bellaire HS campus on the day it reopens; those exposed must quarantine
It’s back to school at last for HISD students who opted in — with tight COVID restrictions
By Charlotte Aguilar Hundreds of West University and Bellaire students in Houston ISD schools are returning to their classrooms Monday morning (Oct. 19) for the first time since they left for spring break in March and couldn’t go back because of the explosion of COVID-19 in Houston. They’ll be dropped off wearing masks and will find their campuses much different places — … [Read more...] about It’s back to school at last for HISD students who opted in — with tight COVID restrictions